116 ARTILLERY Flashcards
What is the mission of artillery in the Marine division?
To furnish close and continuous fire support by neutralizing, destroying, or suppressing targets that threaten the success of the supported unit
How many artillery battalions are there?
10th & 11th reg = 4
12th regiment = 2
What is the AN/TPQ-46A?
Counterbattery radar (1 per platoon)
The M777 can be helo-lifted by?
CH-46, CH-53D, CH-53E or MV-22
An artillery battalion consists of what batteries?
HQ and firing
Artillery battalions have how many firing batteries?
3-4 of six howitzers
What is the primary function of the M777 howitzer?
Provides field artillery fire support for all Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force organizations
What is the bore diameter of the M777?
155mm
What is the rate of fire on M777?
Max: 5-8 RPM, Sustained: 2 RPM
How many crew members on the M777?
5 enlisted
Primary function of the M327 Mortar System?
Provides artillery fire in support of ground-gaining troops
M327 Bore diameter?
120mm
M327 Crew (outdated)
5 enlisted, Section Chief, Gunner, Cannoneer 1-3
M327 Cartridge types?
M1101: High explosive
M1103: Obscurant (Smoke/WP)
M1105: Visible illumination
HIMARS M142 purpose?
High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
Indirect fire, field artillary surface to surface rocket guided missiles
